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Trinity Laban offers an extensive programme of professional development events for research students and staff.

Researcher Development Series (RDS)

and

Professional Development for Research Students (PDRS)

Sessions take place on occasional Wednesdays, in-person or online, and for 2022-23 include:


PDRS: Thesis Formatting and Viva-Voce Examination Preparation

Date/time: 17 Jan 2023, 15.00-16.00, online Facilitator: Jonathan ClarkWho should attend: RDP studentsBy the end of the session you will have:

  • Familiarity with presentational issues in the final PhD submission.
  • Preparation strategies for the viva examination.
  • Strategies for handling the viva itself.

PDRS: What is plagiarism and how to avoid it

Date/time: 6 Mar, 15.00-15.45, onlineFacilitator: Hazel BothmaWho should attend: RDP students, MA/MFA studentsBy the end of the session you will:

  • Understand what plagiarism is and that it is considered as academic malpractice
  • Examine examples and activities of what are considered plagiarism
  • Understand what is meant by contract cheating or paid plagiarism
  • Understand how to avoid plagiarising

RDS: Conferences: How to Choose, How to Submit

Date/time: 27 Mar, 15.00-16.00, onlineFacilitators: Sophie FullerWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, MFA studentsBy the end of the session you will:

  • Have gained an understanding of the benefits of attending and presenting your research at academic conferences, study days, symposia etc.
  • Have received advice on how to identify conferences etc. that are relevant to you.
  • Have received advice on how to prepare an abstract and submit it to a programme committee.

RDS: Project Based Work in the Performing Arts

Date/time/venue: 24 Apr 2023,15.00-16.00, in-person, Research Hub Laban BuildingFacilitator: Charles LinehanWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, MFA studentsBy the end of the session you will:

  • Have knowledge of the pragmatic nature of how independent artists work with management, funding bodies, promoters, producers and venues to realise work in the performing arts.

RDS: Planning your research project: setting milestones and objectives

Date/time: 01 May 2023, 15.00-16.00, onlineFacilitator: Jonathan ClarkWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, MFA studentsBy the end of the session you will:

  • Have an understanding of methods to manage time in the planning of research
  • Learn the importance of deadlines and milestones, both external and self-imposed
  • Have an understanding of a pragmatic approach to plan and complete research projects

 RDS: Managing your research project/ collaborating and co-authoring

Date/time: 8 May 2023, 15.00-16.00, online  Facilitator: Jonathan ClarkWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, MFA studentsBy the end of the session you will:

  • Have an understanding of the key ethical and practical implications of working with others on research
  • Gain insight into the self-management of appropriate research timelines
  • Gain knowledge about planning budgets for research projects

RDS: Disseminating your research – traditional and new communication platforms

Date/time: 22 May 2024, 15.00-16.00, in-person, Research Hub Laban BuildingFacilitator: Dario van GammerenWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, MFA studentsBy the end of the session you will:

  • Have reflected on your use of professional networks to engage with the wider research community;
  • Have examined innovative ways of communicating your research, using a variety of traditional and digital technologies; and
  • Understand how digital communication platforms can be used effectively to share information and promote research presence.

RDS: Careers Guidance for Doctoral Students (New Session for AY 23-24)

Date/time: 29 May 2024, 15.00-16.00, online/in-person tbcFacilitator: Jonathan ClarkWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, By the end of the session you will:

  • Have reflected on options for viable careers post PhD graduation
  • Have had experience of a number of alternatives for careers other than traditional academic routes, and /or routes in the performing arts
  • Understand portfolio careers are becoming an increasing resource for doctoral students upon graduating with their PHD.

RDS: Practice-Based Research in Musical Composition (New Session for AY 23-24)

Date/time: 06 June 2024, 15.00-16.00, online/in-person tbcFacilitator: Sam HaydenWho should attend: Staff, RDP students, MFA studentsDetails TBC


Please contact the Research Administrator Eden Longson for further details on any of the above events.

Trinity Laban staff and students can also find further details on Research PD events on Moodle.